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It was reported that numerous crypto entrepreneurs in the United States have headed to Washington DC to pass the stablecoin regulation bill 'GENIUS' in the Senate. On the 14th, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, posted on his X account that about 60 crypto entrepreneurs gathered to persuade senators to pass the GENIUS bill, which failed to pass the Senate on the 8th. Armstrong explained that the Senate vote on the GENIUS bill could be held again on the 15th.
2. Joo Ki-young "All Three Korean Presidential Candidates Support Bitcoin Physical ETF"
On the 14th, Joo Ki-young, CEO of CryptoQuant, posted on his X account that all three presidential candidates in South Korea support Bitcoin (BTC) physical ETF and institutional investment. He posted photos of Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party, Kim Moon-soo from the People Power Party, and Lee Jun-seok from the Reform Party, explaining that these candidates pledged to legalize Bitcoin physical ETF and create a safe cryptocurrency investment environment.
3. Three US Democratic Lawmakers Demand Investigation of Trump's 'World Liberty Financial'
Three US Democratic lawmakers pointed out suspicious activities in the DeFi project 'World Liberty Financial' led by the Trump family and requested access to the foundation's activity report on the 14th. Representatives Gerald Connolly, Joseph Morelle, and Jamie Raskin sent an official letter to Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stating they suspect World Liberty Financial of election fraud, corruption, and national security violations, and are requesting information about the foundation.
4. Ukrainian Government Pursues Bitcoin Strategic Asset Stockpiling with Binance
The Ukrainian government is preparing a bill to stockpile Bitcoin as part of its national strategic innovation. Coincentral reported on the 14th that Ukrainian Treasury officials are establishing a specialized parliamentary committee and drafting a bill for Bitcoin strategic asset stockpiling. According to the report, the Ukrainian government is building a technical mechanism for cryptocurrency holdings with Binance's support.
5. Metaplanet's Sales Surge 944% with Bitcoin Accumulation
Metaplanet, a 'Bitcoin accumulator', announced that its first-quarter sales increased by approximately 943.9% year-on-year due to Bitcoin accumulation and Bitcoin price appreciation. According to the performance report submitted on the 14th, Metaplanet recorded revenue of 877 million yen in the first quarter.
Reporter Kwon Seung-won ksw@blockstreet.co.kr
